Lowe, Robson - The Encyclopaedia of British Empire Postage Stamps 1806-1948, Vol. II The Empire in AfricaPublisher: Robson Lowe, London, 1949.Hardback, illustrated, xvi + 448 pages, hint of spine-lean, a few marks to the covers, pages clean, a Good working copy.Second volume in the unparalleled series of great use to British Empire collectors. As with the rest of the series, the book not only covers the adhesive postage stamp issues in detail, but also the postal history of, in this case, British Africa, including postal rates, handstamps, cancellations, military campaigns, etc. Well illustrated throughout. For collectors of British Africa this should be a "must".

Putzel, Ralph F. - The Postmarks of South Africa and Former States & Colonies. Including postmarks of former South African States and Colonies, also Basutoland, Bechuanaland and Swaziland. Including commemorative postmarks, but excluding machine postmarksVol. 3 (E-Ha)Publisher: privately published by the author, South Africa, circa 1994.Large format paperback, illustrated, 336 pages, minor spine-lean, some slight corner-creases to covers, else in Very Good condition.The third volume in the ten volume series lists postmarks of letters E to Ha. Profusely illustrated in black & white. Scarce and sought after.

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Proud, E.B. - The Postal History of Basutoland & Bechuanaland ProtectoratePublisher: Proud-Bailey Co., 1996.First edition, hardback, dustwrapper, 382 pages, in Very Good condition.Another excellent volume in the series of Proud British Empire postal history handbooks. With the author's usual combination of fascinating background information, reprinting of postal documents, and thorough listing, illustrating and valuation of the postal markings. Very well illustrated with postmark illustrations.

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Putzel, Ralph F. - The Postmarks of South Africa and Former States & Colonies. Including postmarks of former South African States and Colonies, also Basutoland, Bechuanaland and Swaziland. Including commemorative postmarks, but excluding machine postmarksVol. 4 (He I J Ka)Publisher: privately published by the author, South Africa, circa 1995.Large format paperback, illustrated, 304 pages, very slight wear to foot of spine else in Very Good condition.Fourth volume in the ten volume series. Scarce and sought after.

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Gilbert, G.N. - BasutolandSome Historical Notes with special reference to Postal MattersPublisher: The Philatelic Federation of Southern Africa, Johannesburg, nd [circa 1955].First edition, paperback, 14 pages, illustrated, some wear to the covers with a little flaking to the surface, contents sound, in Good condition.Scarce first edition of this work surveying the philately and postal history of the territory. The contents include sections on the First Postal Services in Basutoland - the first Post Offices, and the stamps used; the first Definitive issue; the Basutoland 'Officials'; the second Definitive issue; Commemorative issues; Cancellations; Airmails; and Postal Routes. With a list of Post Offices and Agencies. Illustrated, including a map and illustrations of cancellations.

Gilbert, G.N. - BasutolandSome Historical Notes with special reference to Postal MattersPublisher: Harry Hayes, Batley, 1973.Second edition, paperback, 30 pages + folding map, illustrated, slightly rusty staples else in Very Good condition.A useful booklet surveying the philately and postal history of the territory. The contents include sections on the First Postal Services in Basutoland - the first Post Offices, and the stamps used; the first Definitive issue; the Basutoland 'Officials'; the second Definitive issue; Commemorative issues; Cancellations; Airmails; and Postal Routes. With a list of Post Offices and Agencies. Illustrated, including a fold-out map and illustrations of cancellations.